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LR 62

Extend sympathy to the family, friends, and community of Herman Colvin

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Rita Sanders

The bill expresses Nebraska’s condolences to Herman Colvin’s family and friends and transmits the resolution to his family, recognizing his community and military service.

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Bill Summary · LR 62

Summary of Nebraska Legislative Resolution LR 62 (2025)

Overview

  • Bill Number: LR 62
  • Title: Extend sympathy to the family, friends, and community of Herman Colvin
  • Type: Legislative Resolution (non-binding ceremonial measure)
  • Status: Adopted (First Session, 109th Legislature)
  • Introduced: March 5, 2025
  • Legislative Actions: Laid over on introduction (3/5/2025); Adopted and signed by President/Speaker on March 12, 2025

Purpose

LR 62 expresses the Nebraska Legislature’s condolences to the family, friends, and community of Herman Colvin and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to his family. As a ceremonial resolution, its primary function is to recognize Colvin’s life and contributions to the community and state.

Key Provisions

  1. Condolences: The Legislature offers its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and the broader community of Herman Colvin.
  2. Communication: A copy of the resolution is to be transmitted to the family of Herman Colvin.

Background on Herman Colvin (as described in the resolution)

  • Birth and service: Born November 10, 1949; served four years in the United States Air Force, including service at Offutt Air Force Base with the 544th Intelligence Squadron.
  • Education: Earned a degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
  • Education career: Began working in public education in 1980; became a dean at Bellevue West High School in 2014.
  • Community and military ties: Joined the Offutt Advisory Council in 2009 and served as co-commander of the 557th Weather Wing; active in strengthening military-community relations.
  • Community service: Contributed to the Bellevue community through the Bellevue Community Foundation; helped establish events such as Bellevue Rocks, Olde Towne Trick or Treat, and the Christmas Drive.
  • Board service: Served on the boards of the Nebraska Greats Foundation, Omaha Home for Boys, Omaha Public Schools Foundation, and Westside State Bank.
  • Legacy: Recognized as a dedicated advocate for improving military quality of life and fostering stronger ties between the military and local community, with a focus on making Bellevue a welcoming place.

Who is Affected

  • The immediate effect is ceremonial recognition by the Nebraska Legislature.
  • The family, friends, and Bellevue/Omaha community are acknowledged for their connection to Colvin and his work.

Procedural and Timeline Notes

  • Introduced: March 5, 2025
  • Laid over: March 5, 2025
  • Adopted and signed: March 12, 2025
  • Sponsor designation: Primary sponsor Sanders; additional sponsors Andersen, Arch, Holdcroft, and Rountree

Impact and Fiscal Note

  • This is a non-binding, commemorative resolution with no discernible fiscal impact or create-new-program effects. Its purpose is recognition and tribute rather than policy change.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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